Quigley Catholic High School
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Quigley Catholic High School is located in Baden
, Pennsylvania
. It is the only Roman Catholic high school
in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
. The school opened in 1967 and is named for Monsignor
Thomas J. Quigley
, who was superintendent of schools
for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
until his death in 1960. Quigley Catholic High School now has a Facebook page, which can be found here.
Encourage Critical Thinking Skills and Creativity
The Academic program at Quigley Catholic High School offers students a variety of instructional resources and methods that meet their various academic needs to encourage critical thinking skills and creativity. Additionally, each Quigley Catholic High School student has a plan for success through the numerous programs developed by the Guidance Department.
A Comprehensive, Challenging, College Preparatory Curriculum
To prepare students fully for a post-secondary education, Quigley Catholic High School equips students with the tools they need for success—a comprehensive, challenging, college preparatory curriculum with three levels of classes to meet the individual student’s abilities. A small class size average of 20 students allows for individualized attention while specialty classes are consistent with society’s competitive climate. The staff to student ratio allows the faculty to have its finger on the student pulse at all times. This is a huge factor in a positive school environment.
College Credits That Are Transferable
The Quigley Catholic High School curriculum furnishes students with a solid core education. Additionally, Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer an extra challenge for students excelling in different areas. QCHS is partnered with Carlow University, LaRoche College and the University of Pittsburgh to provide classes that satisfy QCHS requirements, and allow students to potentially earn 20 college credits that are transferable to most colleges and universities. A significant percentage of upperclassmen are enrolled in the Honors Programs.
Parents Stay Updated
MMS Gradebooks is a real-time online portal for monitoring student grades, which are entered by each teacher. Both parent and student have access to MMS Gradebooks, and it is password protected to ensure privacy. MMS Gradebooks allows even the busiest parent to stay updated on their child's grades.
99% Matriculate to College
99% of Quigley's graduates matriculate to college. Recent graduates have been awarded an average of $69,000 per student in non-need based grants and scholarships. Graduates are accepted to many prestigious schools, including: West Point, United States Air Force Academy, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Notre Dame, John Carroll University, MIT, Case Western Reserve, Fordham University, Harvard University, Allegheny College, Duquesne University, Saint Vincent College, and New York University, to name a few.
Faith-formation is at the heart of Quigley Catholic High School. Our Campus Ministry program seeks to help students live their faith through liturgy, prayer services, music ministry, community service and many other activities.
The art of Public Speaking thrives at Quigley Catholic High School through its well-known and nationally recognized Forensic and Mock Trial
teams http://www.pabar.org/public/news%20releases/00prmocktrial.asp. Mr. Waxenfelter is a Triple Diamond member of the National Forensics League.
Musical Director: Mrs. Marta Zak
The Quigley Musical has a history of excellence and success! Past performances include Grease, Footloose, Cinderella, Children of Eden, The Secret Garden, Bye Bye Birdie, Jesus Christ Superstar, and much, much more. Rehearsals and performances are held right at Quigley, and the school utilizes state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. The musical draws the most students of any Quigley activity, with over 70 students participating last year. However, participation isn't limited to high school students! Anyone in grade school interested in joining the show can become a Junior Cast member. The musical has also been recognized many times at the annual Mancini awards, and for the 2010 performance - Children of Eden - it received a total of nine Mancini awards.
The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science is a state-wide organization which encourages scientific research for students in grades 7 through 12. The students choose a topic of interest in any field of science and then design a scientific experiment to support or refute their hypothesis. The students must follow strict guidelines utilizing the scientific method. The design and experiment is conducted over a period of months often beginning in the summer and extending into the fall semester of the school year. Students must prepare an oral report of their findings and do a presentation before a panel of judges from the scientific community. Students involved in PJAS participate in a regional competition at Slippery Rock University in the spring. Any student who wins a first place award at the regional competition then has the opportunity to advance to the State Competition which is held at Penn State University at State College, PA. There are approximately 500 students at the regional competitions and then approximately 3000 students state-wide who advance to the State Competition at Penn State. Quigley has participated in PJAS for over 20 years. Students interested in being involved in PJAS should contact Mrs. Bonislawsky as soon as possible at the beginning of the school year.
The local chapter of the National Honor Society is an organization designed to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of Quigley Catholic High School. The school principal oversees the operation of the NHS while the moderator is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the chapter. Membership in this local chapter is both an honor and a responsibility bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a Faculty Council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once elected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities. Members are elected in the second semester of their junior year.
The student-run newspaper maintains a managing editor, several news editors, and staff writers. It publishes once a month and reports on events in the school and community as well as issues that pertain to the typical high school student enrolled at Quigley Catholic. Editors and writers have participated in professional workshops made possible by Point Park University.
Resident artist/instructor Mrs. O'Bryan is one of only a few art teachers in the area who is a “working” artist. The College in High School Ceramics program, in conjunction with La Roche College, offers students a unique opportunity to participate in the traditional ceramic Pueblo and Raku firing process.
The prom committee is responsible for organizing and running the junior/senior prom.
Each class grade is represented with an elected president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary. Each Student Council is responsible for raising funds for their prom.
Meetings include time for prayer, learning, discussion, and action. The Respect Life Club has raised money to host two all-school assembly presentations by pro-life speakers. The Respect Life Club members promote the March for Life among the student body.
Three students represent Quigley Catholic High School in the popular local TV competition between Western Pennsylvania High Schools.
Students meet after school to study Japanese language and culture.
The program is for students who are dedicated to serving and representing Quigley Catholic High School. Students wishing to represent Quigley Catholic High School by reflecting their love for our school are invited to apply to become a Student Ambassador. Selected Student Ambassadors will volunteer their time and will be expected to represent Quigley Catholic at various functions.
Quigley currently has Fall, Winter and Spring sports.
Quigley Catholic High School has many more graduates who have achieved great things in their lives. Either in their professional careers, family life or through charitable and volunteer works, Quigley Catholic graduates are leaders. Help your school keep this tradition alive. Nominate a friend or family member to be considered for this great honor by writing, calling or e-mailing the Development Department.
The current list of Hall of Fame Members are as follows:
Baden, Pennsylvania
Baden is a borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, along the Ohio River. The population was 4,377 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Baden is located at...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. It is the only Roman Catholic high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Beaver County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 418 people per square mile . There were 77,765 housing units at an average density of 179 per square mile...
. The school opened in 1967 and is named for Monsignor
Monsignor
Monsignor, pl. monsignori, is the form of address for those members of the clergy of the Catholic Church holding certain ecclesiastical honorific titles. Monsignor is the apocopic form of the Italian monsignore, from the French mon seigneur, meaning "my lord"...
Thomas J. Quigley
Thomas J. Quigley
Thomas J. Quigley was the Superintendent of Schools in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1939 - 1955. He is the namesake of Quigley Catholic High School....
, who was superintendent of schools
Superintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....
for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is a Roman Catholic diocese. It was established in Western Pennsylvania on August 11, 1843. The diocese includes 211 parishes in the counties of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence, and Washington, an area of with a Catholic population of 719,801...
until his death in 1960. Quigley Catholic High School now has a Facebook page, which can be found here.
Academics
Quigley has been named as a top 50 Catholic High School in America for six consecutive years http://www.chshonor.org/roll/index.php?year=2007http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08006/846484-54.stm.Encourage Critical Thinking Skills and Creativity
The Academic program at Quigley Catholic High School offers students a variety of instructional resources and methods that meet their various academic needs to encourage critical thinking skills and creativity. Additionally, each Quigley Catholic High School student has a plan for success through the numerous programs developed by the Guidance Department.
A Comprehensive, Challenging, College Preparatory Curriculum
To prepare students fully for a post-secondary education, Quigley Catholic High School equips students with the tools they need for success—a comprehensive, challenging, college preparatory curriculum with three levels of classes to meet the individual student’s abilities. A small class size average of 20 students allows for individualized attention while specialty classes are consistent with society’s competitive climate. The staff to student ratio allows the faculty to have its finger on the student pulse at all times. This is a huge factor in a positive school environment.
College Credits That Are Transferable
The Quigley Catholic High School curriculum furnishes students with a solid core education. Additionally, Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer an extra challenge for students excelling in different areas. QCHS is partnered with Carlow University, LaRoche College and the University of Pittsburgh to provide classes that satisfy QCHS requirements, and allow students to potentially earn 20 college credits that are transferable to most colleges and universities. A significant percentage of upperclassmen are enrolled in the Honors Programs.
Parents Stay Updated
MMS Gradebooks is a real-time online portal for monitoring student grades, which are entered by each teacher. Both parent and student have access to MMS Gradebooks, and it is password protected to ensure privacy. MMS Gradebooks allows even the busiest parent to stay updated on their child's grades.
99% Matriculate to College
99% of Quigley's graduates matriculate to college. Recent graduates have been awarded an average of $69,000 per student in non-need based grants and scholarships. Graduates are accepted to many prestigious schools, including: West Point, United States Air Force Academy, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Notre Dame, John Carroll University, MIT, Case Western Reserve, Fordham University, Harvard University, Allegheny College, Duquesne University, Saint Vincent College, and New York University, to name a few.
Administration
- Mrs. Rita McCormick - Principal
- Mr. George Lion - Administrative Assistant
- Sr. Bridget Reilly, O.S.B. - Director of Guidance
- Mr. Robert Hramika - Business Manager
- Mr. Michael Rubino - Director of Development
- Mrs. Adrianne Kaminsky - Director of Admissions
Faculty
- Mrs. Janet Bonislawsky - Math and Science
- Mrs. Beverly Dierdorf - English
- Mr. Larry Gorwick - Math, Science and SAT Prep Course
- Mr. Robert McLane - Math and Science
- Mrs. Karen O'Bryan - Fine Arts
- Mr. Timothy Waxenfelter - Social Studies
- Mr. Mitchell Yanyanin - Librarian and Computer Classes
- Mrs. Marta Zak - Fine Arts
- Ms. Carol Zeger - Social Studies, Economics and Psychology
- Mr. Edward Dubis - Social Studies
- Mr. Luke Crawford - Religion and Guitar
- Mrs. Adrianne Kaminsky - Spanish
- Ms. Katharine Coley - Math
- Ms. Katie Patton - Religion
- Mr. Michael Palcsey - English
- Ms. Tressa Dorman - Spanish
- Mr. George Lion - Math
Campus Ministry
Sponsor: Ms. Katie PattonFaith-formation is at the heart of Quigley Catholic High School. Our Campus Ministry program seeks to help students live their faith through liturgy, prayer services, music ministry, community service and many other activities.
Forensics and Mock Trial
Sponsor: Mr. Timothy WaxenfelterThe art of Public Speaking thrives at Quigley Catholic High School through its well-known and nationally recognized Forensic and Mock Trial
Mock trial
A Mock Trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or...
teams http://www.pabar.org/public/news%20releases/00prmocktrial.asp. Mr. Waxenfelter is a Triple Diamond member of the National Forensics League.
Mock Trial
The Mock Trial Team has won six Pennsylvania State Championships, making it the number one ranked team in the state. The Mock Trial team was national runner-up for the year 2002 http://www.pabar.org/public/yld/pubs/atissue/spring02.pdf#search='mock%20trial%20quigley%202002.Forensics
The Forensics Team sends individuals to the state and national tournaments yearly.Quigley Catholic Musical
Director: Ms. Laura YoergMusical Director: Mrs. Marta Zak
The Quigley Musical has a history of excellence and success! Past performances include Grease, Footloose, Cinderella, Children of Eden, The Secret Garden, Bye Bye Birdie, Jesus Christ Superstar, and much, much more. Rehearsals and performances are held right at Quigley, and the school utilizes state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. The musical draws the most students of any Quigley activity, with over 70 students participating last year. However, participation isn't limited to high school students! Anyone in grade school interested in joining the show can become a Junior Cast member. The musical has also been recognized many times at the annual Mancini awards, and for the 2010 performance - Children of Eden - it received a total of nine Mancini awards.
Junior Academy of Science
Sponsor: Mrs. Jan BonislawskyThe Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science is a state-wide organization which encourages scientific research for students in grades 7 through 12. The students choose a topic of interest in any field of science and then design a scientific experiment to support or refute their hypothesis. The students must follow strict guidelines utilizing the scientific method. The design and experiment is conducted over a period of months often beginning in the summer and extending into the fall semester of the school year. Students must prepare an oral report of their findings and do a presentation before a panel of judges from the scientific community. Students involved in PJAS participate in a regional competition at Slippery Rock University in the spring. Any student who wins a first place award at the regional competition then has the opportunity to advance to the State Competition which is held at Penn State University at State College, PA. There are approximately 500 students at the regional competitions and then approximately 3000 students state-wide who advance to the State Competition at Penn State. Quigley has participated in PJAS for over 20 years. Students interested in being involved in PJAS should contact Mrs. Bonislawsky as soon as possible at the beginning of the school year.
National Honor Society
Sponsor: Mr. George LionThe local chapter of the National Honor Society is an organization designed to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of Quigley Catholic High School. The school principal oversees the operation of the NHS while the moderator is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the chapter. Membership in this local chapter is both an honor and a responsibility bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a Faculty Council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once elected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities. Members are elected in the second semester of their junior year.
"The Q Review"
Moderator: Mr. Michael PalcseyThe student-run newspaper maintains a managing editor, several news editors, and staff writers. It publishes once a month and reports on events in the school and community as well as issues that pertain to the typical high school student enrolled at Quigley Catholic. Editors and writers have participated in professional workshops made possible by Point Park University.
Art Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Karen O’BryanResident artist/instructor Mrs. O'Bryan is one of only a few art teachers in the area who is a “working” artist. The College in High School Ceramics program, in conjunction with La Roche College, offers students a unique opportunity to participate in the traditional ceramic Pueblo and Raku firing process.
Prom Committee
Sponsor: Junior Class ModeratorsThe prom committee is responsible for organizing and running the junior/senior prom.
Student Council
Sponsor: Ms. Katharine ColeyEach class grade is represented with an elected president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary. Each Student Council is responsible for raising funds for their prom.
Respect Life Club
Sponsors: The Religion DepartmentMeetings include time for prayer, learning, discussion, and action. The Respect Life Club has raised money to host two all-school assembly presentations by pro-life speakers. The Respect Life Club members promote the March for Life among the student body.
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Sponsor: Mr. Robert McLaneThree students represent Quigley Catholic High School in the popular local TV competition between Western Pennsylvania High Schools.
Japanese Club
Sponsor: Mr. Larry GorwickStudents meet after school to study Japanese language and culture.
Student Ambassador
Sponsor: Mrs. Rita McCormick and Mrs. Adrianne KaminskyThe program is for students who are dedicated to serving and representing Quigley Catholic High School. Students wishing to represent Quigley Catholic High School by reflecting their love for our school are invited to apply to become a Student Ambassador. Selected Student Ambassadors will volunteer their time and will be expected to represent Quigley Catholic at various functions.
Athletics
The athletic teams are known as the "Spartans". The girls sports teams are called the "Lady Spartans" and the boys sports teams are called the "Spartans".Quigley currently has Fall, Winter and Spring sports.
Fall sports
- Girl's Tennis
- Boy's Golf
- Boy's Soccer
- Girl's Soccer
- Girl's Vollyball
- Cheerleading
Quigley Catholic High School Hall of Fame
Everyone remembers the hallway that passes by the rear entrance of the principals’ office and proceeds past the entrance of our beautiful chapel. Since 1991 that area of the school has become known as the Hall of Fame. Fourteen plaques hang proudly on the red brick walls honoring former graduates of Quigley Catholic High School. Along with their photographs and biographies there is an inscription that reads, “Recognizing your accomplishments in life”.Quigley Catholic High School has many more graduates who have achieved great things in their lives. Either in their professional careers, family life or through charitable and volunteer works, Quigley Catholic graduates are leaders. Help your school keep this tradition alive. Nominate a friend or family member to be considered for this great honor by writing, calling or e-mailing the Development Department.
The current list of Hall of Fame Members are as follows:
- Judge Stephanie Domitrovich (QCHS '72)
- Dr. Carol Narkevic (QCHS '71)
- Ralph E. Progar (St. V. '62 )
- Bishop David Zubik (St. V. '67)
- Michael J. Rubino (QCHS '77)
- Helene Paharik (QCHS '83)
- Capt. Marie Elizabeth Knafelc, MD (QCHS '70)
- Mary Margaet Ciccozzi Maylone (QCHS '72)
- Judith Nutz Campanale (QCHS '81)
- Darryl E. Jones (QCHS '78)
- Sister Ann Green (St. V. '61)
- Kevin M. Flannery (QCHS '70)
- Thomas A. Summers (QCHS '81)
- Arthur H. Taylor III (QCHS '70)